1961 Jamaican Federation of the West Indies membership referendum

A referendum on continued membership of the Federation of the West Indies was held in Jamaica on 19 September 1961.[1] Voters were asked "Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?" The result was 54.1% voting "no", resulting in the country leaving the federation and its dissolution in 1962. Voter turnout was 61.5%.[2]

1961 Jamaican Federation of the West Indies membership referendum
19 September 1961
Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 217,319 45.89%
No 256,261 54.11%
Valid votes 473,580 98.82%
Invalid or blank votes 5,640 1.18%
Total votes 479,220 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 777,965 61.6%

Results edit

Choice Votes %
For 217,319 45.9
Against 256,261 54.1
Invalid/blank votes 5,640
Total 479,220 100
Registered voters/turnout 777,854 61.5
Source: Nohlen

Sources edit

References edit

  1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Nohlen, p432